Student Assistant - Albany

Research Assistant Support research projects, develop written documents and contribute to shaping programs that advance health equity; prepare documents and reports, including correspondence to various stakeholders; design queries and reports using various software programs; collect data; conduct data analysis; develop statistical summary reports on identified performance indicators; create, build and maintain databases; update spreadsheets; respond to inquiries via email, mail and phone; work with various systems to intake and track data; assist with special projects; other duties as assigned

TrainingWhen reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate's favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications. Telecommuting is permissible up to 50% of working hours based on operational needs and at the discretion of the assigned program area. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time OffPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement SystemShift & Geographic pay differentials Affordable Health Care options Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costNYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings BondsAnd many more...The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htmIf you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm. Reasonable. Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request. The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.